CHINA HIGHLIGHTS & YANGTZE CRUISE

As the
sun rises over the mighty Yangtze River, the traditional villages of mainland
China slowly come to life as farmers tend the terraced hills and fisherman
pull nets from the deep.

DAY
1:Arrive Beijing 'Huan Ying' Welcome to China.Upon your arrival, our guide
will meet you and transfer you to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at
leisure or explore the city on your own. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian
dinner at a local restaurant.Accommodation: The Waldorf Astoria or Similar.

DAY 2: BEIJING.After Breakfast, depart from hotel in the morning
to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City, the
largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit
Temple of Heaven Which stands the color of sky. You feel the perfect harmony
between the architecture and nature and a circle and peace spirit of Chinese
people. You even could imagine the vivid pictures of a great sacrifice to the
Heaven for good harvest through the description of local guide. Dinner at
Indian Restaurant.

DAY 3: BEIJING.In the morning we visit the unforgettable tour to
the world famous Great Wall of China first and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb),
the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Then
Visit the outside view of National Stadium. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

from day 4 to day 5

stayed at

Shangri-La Hotel, Xi'an

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DAY
4:Beijing-Xian.Meet your driver for a train station transfer.Transfer from
Beijing to Xi'an via the high-speed Bullet Train. The train ride is
approximately 6 hours.Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer
you to the hotel.Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel or Similar

Transfer from Beijing to Xi'an via the high-speed Bullet Train. The train
ride is approximately 6 hours.

from day 5 to day 6

stayed at

Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu

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must do's

Sichuan Opera
Cuddle with a Panda

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DAY 5:
Xian/Chengdu.Marvel at the legendary Terra Cotta Warriors, thousands of
life-size ceramic soldiers “guarding” the tomb of China’s first emperor.
Visit a pottery factory and make your own terra cotta soldier. Fly to
Chengdu. Accomodation Shangrila Hotel

DAY 6:
Chengdu.Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center to encounter
China’s living national emblem roaming freely in its natural habitat. Attend
the Sichuan Opera for a mystifying facechanging performance. Then, step
behind the scenes to meet the actors and see their costumes.

from day 7 to day 9

stayed at

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

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DAY 7:
Chongqing.Enjoy your morning at leisure before hopping a high-speed train to
Chongqing. On arrival, board your luxury river cruiser to begin a three-night
voyage through the scenic Three Gorges.

DAYS
8-9: Cruising the Yangtze River.Spend two adventurous days on the ship and
exploring the shore. On board, a dedicated Young Explorers Guide keeps young
guests engaged in age-appropriate fun and learning, including calligraphy and
Mandarin lessons as well as crafts and games.

from day 9 to day 12

stayed at

The Peninsula Shanghai

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must do's

The Bund

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DAY
9: YANGTZE - YICHANG - SHANGHAI.Get off the cruise to visit Three Gorges
Dam in the morning. Disbark at Yichang for the flight to Shanghai.Fly from
Yichang to Shanghai. Flight time is approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, be
transferred to the hotel to take some rest. Dinner at Indian restaurant.The
Penninsula or Similar

DAY 10: SHANGHAI.After breakfast take half day trip to
Shanghai Museum. As one of the three most important museums in China, it has
a big collection of bronze wares. After lunch you will visit Yu Garden (Yu
Yuan),Oriental TV Tower and the Old Street. In the evening, you will enjoy a
fantastic acrobatic performance.

DAY 11: SHANGHAI.Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your
own pace, or relax at your hotel.

DAY 12: SHANGHAI. Leave Shanghai after breakfast , you will
be transfered to the airport and then take a flight back home.